How to Prompt Reasoning Models: o1, o3, and Claude Extended Thinking
Reasoning models like OpenAI o1/o3 and Claude with extended thinking work differently from standard models. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and how to get the best results.
Claude responds uniquely well to XML tags, honest instruction, and clear reasoning explanations. Learn the prompting patterns that work best with Anthropic's Claude 3.5, 3.7, and Claude 4.
